1973 Cessna 185FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Palmer, AK, USA
This 1973 Cessna 185F (N5947S) presents as a well-equipped bush aircraft with 2,830 total hours and a low-time engine showing just 238 hours since major overhaul. The airframe benefits from a factory float kit, long-range fuel tanks, and 8.50 tires for rough-field operations, while the McCauley C-58 two-bladed propeller has 570 hours. Recent major engine work and efficient oil consumption of 1 quart per 15 hours during the Alaska ferry flight indicate good mechanical health.
The panel features a King comm radio, Narco transponder, and Apollo GPS for navigation, complemented by EI 6-cylinder EGT/CHT monitoring and GAMIjectors for optimized...
- Year
- 1973
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 185
- Model
- 185F
- Tail #
- N5947S
- Serial #
- 18502169
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Utility, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 1,500 lbs
- Seats
- 6
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,830 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 273 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 570 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
Avionics
GPS
Apollo GPS
Comms
King Comm Radio
Transponder
Narco transponder
EMS/EIS
EI 6 cyl. EGT/CHT
Additional Equipment
Interior
Nice interior
Float Kit
Factory float kit
Intercom
4 pl intercom
Seats
6 pl seats, pilot-co-pilot shoulder harnesses, matching rear jump seats
Exhaust System
Gamijectors
Baggage
Ext. baggage
Tires
8:50 tires
Handles
Tail-pull handles
Door Stewards
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Nice interior
- Exterior Notes
- Great clean 185
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-540
- Propeller Model
- McCauley C-58 2 bladed prop
Asking Price
$220,000
Aircraft Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $220,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
May 9, 2025: $235,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$220,000
Aircraft Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $220,000(-$15,000) - trade-a-plane
May 9, 2025: $235,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$220,000